Corrections And Clarifications

February 16, 2006

An article on Page 1B of the Feb. 7 Local section about a janitor accused of raping a patient at an assisted living facility incorrectly described the outcome of a prior case against the suspect. Dwight Bernard, 35, of Miramar, previously pleaded guilty to one count of simple battery.

A headline on Page 4B of Friday's Local section incorrectly described the position of the Metropolitan Planning Organization on a resolution supporting a mass transit tax. The planners postponed a vote to endorse a one-cent increase in the sales tax for mass transit because of a lack of information.

An article and headline on Page 3B of Tuesday's Local section incorrectly stated the date of elections in Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Hillsboro Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, Parkland, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Tamarac and Wilton Manors. Election Day in those cities is March 14.

A column by Michael Mayo on Page 1B of Tuesday's Local section incorrectly reported the first name of an attorney. She is Carmela Corvato.